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11 Best Nightclubs in Miami

Miami has a myriad of nightlife options, from massive nightclubs to intimate lounges and grungy warehouses.
Club Space has been getting clubgoers grooving since 2000.
Club Space has been getting clubgoers grooving since 2000. Photo by Karli Evans
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Decisions, decisions. You know you've hit Miami and Miami Beach when your biggest problem is which nightclub to visit to spend your money. The city has a myriad of nightlife options, from big-room nightclubs to intimate lounges and grungy warehouses. Then there's the question of what kind of music you want to dance to all night long: Techno? Hip-hop? Urbano?

From dress to impress to dress code be damned, here are New Times' picks for the 11 best nightclubs in Miami and Miami Beach.
click to enlarge Club Space's logo as a neon sign inside the venue
Club Space is a dance-music institution in Miami.
Photo by Karli Evans

Club Space

34 NE 11th St., Miami
786-357-6456
clubspace.com
Few clubs have been able to rebrand, rethink, and redevelop as well as Club Space. The legendary compound, which houses the live music venue the Ground downstairs and the legendary Terrace upstairs, is a Miami staple known for its party-past-sunrise decadence. Since opening in 2000, Club Space has remained a dance-music institution and a beacon for those looking to party past 4 a.m. Heck, video game developer Rockstar Games even adopted the club's likeness for the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise. The sound system is impeccable, and a lineup can boast emerging talent, globetrotters, and legends all under one roof.
click to enlarge A DJ spinning inside the venue
Domicile offers an experience outside the Magic City nightclub norm.
Photo by Daniel Betancourt

Domicile

6391 NW Second Ave., Miami
instagram.com/domicile.miami
The Little Haiti nightclub has become a beacon for Miami's underground dance scene, specializing in hard dance music with barebones necessities. Domicile displays steely decorum and gut-punching speedy, dark techno. Not into techno? Don't fret — Domicile is a love triangle between ravers, goths, and punks to enjoy. When you step in, it's apparent that Domicile is a hardcore dance-music venue catering to no one.
click to enlarge The interior of Do Not Sit on the Furniture devoid of people
Do Not Sit on the Furniture is a jewel box of a club in South Beach.
Photo by Posh Panel

Do Not Sit on the Furniture

423 16th St., Miami Beach
510-551-5067
donotsitonthefurniture.com
This jewel box of a club is the perfect middle ground of South Beach's nightlife offerings. It's less barebones and blaring than hotel lounges and not as glitzy and glamorous as the megaclubs. First opened in 2013, Do Not Sit on the Furniture offers a lounge feel with deep, melodic house music spun all night. The venue's owners have held the location down through thick and thin — only furthering the club's commitment to the community and the house music scene. And yes, you can sit on the furniture.
click to enlarge A packed venue with lights shining everywhere
E11even keeps the party going 24/7.
Photo by Adi Adinayev/adinayev.com

E11even

29 NE 11th St., Miami
305-829-2911
11miami.com
Hosting a club that is open 24/7 seems like something right out of a video game. (See the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer.) Nonetheless, since 2014, E11even has been up to the task, even expanding into businesses like vodka, real estate, and NFTs. But, if you want to experience the best the venue has to offer, stick to the weekend hours where a constant rotation of EDM and hip-hop acts come through. Whether just getting the party started or preparing you for your red-eye flight, E11even never turns off its lights for anyone.
click to enlarge People dancing under a disco ball
Eagle Room feels like partying at someone's home.
Eagle Room photo

Eagle Room

2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach
eagleroom.club
Nestled in Mid-Beach, above 27 Restaurant at the Freehand, is Eagle Room. The atmosphere isn't crystal water fountains or a dark basement. Instead, it feels like a friend just converted their house into a party. The restaurant is open until 10 p.m. and offers tasty bites reflecting Haitian and Middle Eastern cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Upstairs, the music is often sweet, deep music that keeps the party going without chaos. It's hard to say what you'll go for — music, drinks, or food — but you'll undoubtedly stay for something.
click to enlarge People dancing under large crystal chandeliers
Floyd offers a more intimate nightclub experience inside the Club Space compound.
Photo by Lauren Morell

Floyd

34 NE 11th St., Ste. B, Miami
786-357-6456
floydmiami.com
Floyd is connected to Club Space's compound but with the option of a more intimate evening dance session. The small club is coated in reds, pinks, and Persian rugs, making the vibe feel more organic with the option of getting home at a far more reasonable 5 a.m. The music is usually deeper and more melodic than the Terrace's high-octane overtures, and the crowd is more easygoing. Combine all that with a chat from Miami's legendary doorman, Alan T, and there's no better option on 11th Street.
DJ spinning while people dance
Jolene Sound Room is one of downtown's few basement venues.
Jolene Sound Room photo

Jolene Sound Room

200 E. Flagler St.
305-603-9818
jolenesoundroom.com
Jolene Sound Room, in collaboration with Club Space and hospitality company Bar Lab, is a newcomer with hopes of reinvigorating downtown Miami's waned nightlife with its soundbar-meets-club hybrid. Upon entering one of Miami's last few basements, you walk down a narrow stairway into an expansive dancefloor with LED lights on the ceiling, premiere cocktails, and a proper sound system. Attendees can expect to hear anyone from James Murphy and Eli Escobar to locals drop disco, funk, tech-house, and house until 4 a.m. The "sound box," as the owners call it, also has plenty of seats and tables that are usually fair game for general admission ticket holders — though achy feet shouldn't be a concern when you're under Jolene's groovy spell.
People dancing in front of the bar at La Otra
La Otra offers a nightlife experience for those looking to dance to Latin music.
La Otra photo

La Otra

55 NE 24th St., Miami
305-908-9368
laotramiami.com
Looking for something else beyond electronic beats? Miami is, after all, a melting pot and a club that adds a different flavor to Miami's nightlife, La Otra in Wynwood. Located adjacent to Mad Club, the venue's life force is Spanish-infused, including reggaeton and DJs dropping big tracks from acts like Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G, and more. La Otra is open from Thursday through Sunday.
click to enlarge The expansive interior at LIV
LIV at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach is the quintessential megaclub experience.
LIV photo

LIV

4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-674-4680
livnightclub.com
When you come to Miami, you eat stone crabs at Joe's, soak in the rays of South Beach, and hightail it to the trendiest and glamorous clubs of all: LIV. The idea of paying a hefty sum to sit at a table may be startling, but the bombastic EDM drops and Sunday hip-hop party put this mega club in a league of its own. Situated inside the Fontainebleau, you are bound to run into celebrities while a DJ throws cake at you. Play your cards right, and you may be in Dave Grutman's Instagram stories.

M2

1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
305-771-0388
m2miami.com
This notorious South Beach location is full of history going back to the 1980s that, in a condensed biography, includes the EDM boom and an old studio used by Prince. Now, it's M2 — home to Ultra's underground series, Resistance, with seasonal shows from techno's latest and greatest, like Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, and Charlotte de Witte. When Resistance is not in town, M2's booker hand-picks EDM artists, reggaetón parties, and big-name rappers such as 50 Cent. The three-story club comes equipped with plenty of VIP options and bars and a massive visual production system with lasers and lights that traverse the roof like a circulatory system for the well-worn spot.

Paraiso Estereo

1306 N. Miami Ave., Miami
786-809-1306
instagram.com/paraisoestereo
Whether your first memory of clubbing was at ATV Records, 1306, Eve, or White Room, the mighty walls at 1306 N. Miami Ave. touch every club kid's heart. This time, new management reconfigured the location and launched the latest venue, Paraiso Estereo, last year. You will still find solid music, breezy corridors, and emerging artists as the Paraiso Estero team trickles in fresh talent. If there is an off-the-beaten-path kind of club, then Parasiso Estero is a low-stakes night out where you can go for a drink, dance a little, and reevaluate your night.
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